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Bill to strengthen the Firearms Restraining Order (FRO) passes House
HB 1092 will close loopholes and educate both law enforcement and the public on the FRO.
Conroy Bill to Eliminate Barriers in Mental Healthcare Coverage Advances to Senate
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Understanding that large inequities still exist in how health plans cover behavioral health care, state Rep. Deb Conroy, D – Villa Park, passed legislation in the House which makes it more difficult for health insurance companies to avoid covering sick Illinoisans.
Avelar Sponsored Legislation Passes House to Protect Groundwater Supply from Contamination
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Understanding the importance of setting the standard for environmentally friendly habits and environmental preservation, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is sponsoring a bill that will increase the testing of incoming debris to clean fill sites in an effort to avoid the contamination of groundwater.
Mason Backs Bill to Crack Down on Veterans’ Services Scams
GURNEE, Ill. – Veterans would be warned before paying for a service they could receive for free from a government agency under legislation backed by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee.
Speaker Welch Announces New Appointment to House Democratic Leadership Team
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch today announced Representative Frances Ann Hurley as the new whip of the Democratic Moderate Caucus (Mod Caucus), a relatively new caucus of like-minded members who advocate for a balanced, steady approach to lawmaking.
Moylan Proposal Aims to Increase Affordable Housing Access for Community College Students
DES PLAINES, Ill. –Aiming to make higher education in Illinois more affordable, state Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, recently passed legislation enabling community colleges to more easily develop affordable housing options for students.
Yang Rohr Advances Legislation to Help People With Disabilities
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – Assistive technology devices and services needed by people with disabilities will become easier to acquire under new legislation sponsored by state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville.
Yingling Encourages Residents to Take Advantage of COVID-19 Vaccine Walk-In Service
ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – State Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, is highlighting an opportunity for residents to get vaccinated at the Lake County Fairground without having to make an appointment. “In order to return to normalcy, it is critical that we all get fully...
Manley Backs Bill to Protect Sexual Crime Victims
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Romeoville, is supporting legislation that allow victims of sexual crimes to have permanent civil no contact orders against their assailants if they are convicted of a sexual crime.
Hurley to Host Self-Defense Seminar for Residents
CHICAGO, Ill. – Residents will have the opportunity to learn tips on how to better protect themselves from vehicle hijackings during a self-defense seminar hosted by state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago.
Mason Supports Expanding Higher Education and Career Services for Students with Disabilities
GURNEE, Ill. – High school students with disabilities would have greater access to critical college and career resources under legislation backed by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee.
Ness Warns Residents of New Scams Targeting Illinoisans
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to reports of new scams targeting Illinoisans, state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, is encouraging residents to take steps to protect themselves from scams and fraud.
Hurley Warns Residents of Scams Targeting Illinoisans
CHICAGO, Ill. – State Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, is warning residents of potential scams targeted at Illinoisans to receive personal information.
Yang Rohr To Host May ‘Coffee and Conversation’ Event
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is hosting her monthly ‘Coffee and Conversation’ event on Saturday, May 29 on Zoom. She is inviting residents from Naperville and Warrenville to discuss key local issues and to share ideas and information about her legislative agenda.
Stuart to Host Zoom Discussion on Health Care
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is inviting Metro East residents to join her health care advisory committee, which will meet virtually on Monday, May 17 at 6 p.m.
Manley-Backed Rebuild Illinois Capital Plan Schedules Multiple Projects in Will County
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Romeoville, is highlighting multiple infrastructure projects scheduled in Will County that are the result of the Rebuild Illinois Capital Plan.
Yingling Encourages Residents to be Vigilant Against New Scams that Mimic Services Offered by Secretary of State
ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – State Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, is warning residents about reports of new scams targeting Illinoisans.
Hirschauer’s High School Financial Literacy Course Proposal Passes House Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to help teenagers prepare for the challenges of managing their money, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, passed a proposal out of a House committee Wednesday that would allow a financial literacy course to be part of a high school’s social studies prerequisites.